Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he should avoid Liverpool-Martin Odegaard transfer battle

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he should avoid Liverpool-Martin Odegaard transfer battle

Arsenal transfer news as Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount comes under fire for his midfield qualities ahead of summer transfer window

Mason Mount’s quality has been questioned (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)

According to TalkSPORT pundit Gabby Agbonlahor, Mason Mount would do nothing for Arsenal or Liverpool. The Chelsea star is set to leave the club this summer after his contract expires next year.
The Gunners were one of the teams who would like the England international as his contract situation at Stamford Bridge is likely to bring the price down significantly. Manchester United and Liverpool have also been linked.
Mount hasn’t been as consistent this season as in previous years as injuries and his form have prevented him from achieving any consistency. Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is said to have held talks with Mount about a possible stay at his boyhood club, though no breakthrough has been made. Mikel Arteta is keen to boost his midfield options ahead of next season, with Mount a likely candidate alongside West Ham captain Declan Rice and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo. football.london understands the Gunners are prioritizing a move for Rice, but his £100m+ price tag may be too high.
Mount’s serves are expected to be hotly contested throughout the summer with his versatility playing in both midfield and wide. However, the 24-year-old’s quality has been questioned by Agbonlahor, with the former Aston Villa man insisting he is “nothing special”. Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “He’s scored 27 goals in 129 games, it’s not fantastic, or let’s be honest. The stats show he’s not [a great player]. It’s a good player, but he is not exceptional.
“Mason Mount is an attacking midfielder, he should score goals. It brings nothing. Odegaard scored 14 goals in a season.”

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